We are to have a very cold day today (yesterday's sunrise). However, we are to warm up after that, so it's not staying long. One more winter job off the to-do list - making travel soap. I am slowly working items out of my closet (total chaos). The soap base was in solid blocks, so I grated it first. I decided, after trying both sizes, that the rectangle soap makes a smaller soap, and better for travel. the oval is perfect for a spare bathroom or gift giving. I decided to get those made, and soap stored for any traveling this year. Very easy to make and are great for adding to gifts such as a crocheted washcloth and face scrubbie pad. Not all of the soap is in that photo, but the bars came out to about $.57/each minus adding essential oil. I did not (obviously) add any coloring. I am also sharing some with the kids, but perfect for travel trips/camping and gifting. In hindsight, I should have made a few regular sized bars, but that job is d...
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